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| Lot | Description | Est€ |
| 222 | WWII identity
card for Irishman (P. Whelan) serving in RAF plus RAF service book
with 1944 passes from RAF Station Tempsford to Dublin with appropriate
immigration handstamps (2) and another 1945. Fair to fine. |
30 |
| 223 |
1944 IRA Men's Association Cork County Gaol Appeal, leaflet appealing for contributions towards graves for Republicans executed in Cork Military Barracks 1920. Some age spots, very good. |
30 |
| 224 | Circus,
Theatre Royal. Programmes for 1945 "The Big Top" Kayes Brothers
Continental Circus, and 1949 Grand Christmas Circus. Fine. (2) |
30 |
| 225 | 1945 photograph of students on roof of Trinity College, having raised Union Jack to celebrate VE Day. Mounted in glazed frame. Fine.. | 25 |
| 226 | 1945 De Valera's broadcast to the Nation at end of WWII including response to Churchill's criticism of Irish neutrality. Fine. | 20 |
| 227 | Railway. CIE Driver notifications: 1947 Caution Ticket, 1954 Train Staff Ticket, also Report Form for Block and Train Staff Failures, plus child's train ticket 1970 Kildare Carmelite Pilgrimage to Knock and back. Fine. (4) | 25 |
| 228 |
UK, Motor Cycle. Triumph 1948 sales brochure (cover split at spine), plus 1947-48 Instruction Manual, Replacement Parts booklet and Instructions for Lucas ignition equipment. Fine. (4)
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50 |
| 229 | Theatre.
1947-48 Grand Opera House Belfast programmes for Anew McMaster production,
Sean O'Casey play, Edwards/MacLiammor production, Young Vic etc. Fine.
(9) |
25 |
| 230 | "History of the Dublin Bakers & Others" John Swift 1948, hardbound no dust cover, 383 pages. Fine. | 30 |
| 231 |
"Kind Cooking" Maura Laverty
with section on diet by Sybil le Brocquy and decorations by Louis
le Brocquy, hardbound 133 pages. Fine. |
30 |
| 232 | "Rags, Robes & Rebels" poetry publ by Eibhlin Republican Press, missing cover, also "The Heart of a Bachelor" comedy play by JA. Connellan. (2) | 20 |
| 233 | "Silk"
machine-embroidered picture of Howth Castle, 5in x3in, mounted for
framing, possibly modern. Very fine. |
30 |
| 234 | Rugby. GNR Railway advertising card for excursion tickets Dublin-Belfast for Rugby International Ireland v Wales at Ravenhill. Fine. | 20 |
| 235 |
Military. 1950 small poster, notice inviting
tenders for grazing rights at Knockalisheen Camp, Co.Limerick. Folded,
fine. |
40 |
| 236 | Religious. Accumulation of memorial cards (4), quantity of prayer cards, scapulars (4) etc. Fair to fine. (30 approx) | 20 |
| 237 |
1950s Posts & Telegraphs enamel sign bi-lingual POST NO BILLS, yellow on green, curved to fit on telegraph pole. Some damage to enamel at base, very good.
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75 |
| 238 |
"Dublin's Fighting Story 1916-21 told by the Men Who Made It", original paperback 226 pages. Some browning of early pages, mainly fine.
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160 |
| 239 | Theatre Programmes. 1951 Arms and the Man York, Gaeity 1956 revue, 1957 Finian's Rainbow, 1958 The Informer, 1963 pantomime, 1959 Dublin University revue, also 1956 flyer for Annie Get Your Gun and 1967 Arsenic and Old Lace, both Gaeity. Fine. (8) | 25 |
| 240 |
Motor Sport. "Wheel Patter" Dudley Colley, 1951 first edition, scarce silver dust wrapper, hardbound 173 pages. Fine. |
75 |
| 241 | 1951 large auction poster for sale of farm and stock at Mountuniacke, Co. Cork, black on yellow. Proof with handwritten corrections. Folded, fine. | 40 |
| 242 |
1953 An Tostal official souvenir handbook, 112 pages, clear plastic
on cover, fine. |
40 |
| 243 | 1953 CIE Motor Coach Tours brochure. Fine. | 20 |
| 244 | Motoring. 1954 Ford Prefect Instruction Book. Very fine. | 20 |
| 245 |
Presentation College Bray 1954 Marian Year year book, 68 pages incl adverts. Fine. |
20 |
| 246 | 1950s letter headed "St. Brendan's Masonic Lodge No. 163, Birr". Fine. | 20 |
| 247 | Cinema. Coloured flyer for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" with Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with "REJECTED BY CENSOR" handstamp on legs of the stars. Fine. | 25 |
| 248 |
"The Soldier's Song - the story of Peadar Kearney" Seamus de Burca 2nd edition 1955, paper covers, illustrated, 255 pages. Fine. |
40 |
| 249 | Guides. Leinster House by Micheal MacCriosta 1955, 93 pages, Kilmainham "The Bastille of Ireland" 1970 24 pages, Chester Beatty Library 1971 36 pages, and History of Mount Mellary Abbey by Stephen Moloney O. Cist. 96 pages. Fine. (4) | 30 |
| 250 |
Aer Lingus. 1950s circular luggage label, showing aeroplane EI-ACT
on stylised shamrock background. Very fine, full gum. |
25 |
| 251 |
Motoring. Irish magazines "Motoring Life" Sept 1957, Mar 1959, No. 163 1962, Feb 1973, also "Irish Wheel" Oct 1967. Fine. (5) |
20 |
| 252 | Railway. 1957 Sligo Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway notice of closing down of rail and road services through Enniskillen. | 50 |
| 253 | Irish Film Society programmes 1957-1975. Mainly fine. (100 approx) | 35 |
| 254 |
Cinema. "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" group of publicity stills and lobby cards, mainly black and white photographic. Fine. (50) |
40 |
| 255 | Trinity College Dublin. 1965 Register of Alumni card covers, "A Record of the School of Engineering" 3rd edition 1960 and 4th edition 1966, both hardbound, and "TCD - An Anthology 1895-1945" hardbound. Fine. (4) | 20 |
| 256 |
Advertising. Large ceramic bottle for Irish Mist liqueur in form of soldier in uniform of the Irish Brigade Austrian Army c1750, 18in high. Very fine.
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40 |
| 257 |
Agriculture. Group of 1960s catalogues incl Nuffield Tractor parts
list, Wrekin Machinery, McKenzies, Massey-Ferguson combine harvester
parts list, Fordson Motors, Krone muck spreader, Aga Cooker, AB cooker,
Tattersall's 12964 sale, Goff's 1945 Sales of Mares and Foals etc.
Good to fine. (12) |
40 |
| 258 |
Comedy plays by Seamus de Burca, "Find the Island", "Love and Acid Drops", "Family Album" and "Down on Mulligan's Farm". Fine. (4) |
25 |
| 259 |
Aer Lingus. Two large menus with Malton prints of Dublin on front,
Rotunda Hospital Golden Shamrock Service, Custom House 1975 Ireland
United States Council annual dinner. Fine. (2) |
25 |
| 260 | Drogheda. 1960 Medical Missionaries of Mary book of sweepstake tickets on Epsom Derby. Fine. | 20 |
| 261 |
"Down by the Glenside" one-act drama by Sean MacBride of
Black-and-Tan days. Fine. |
25 |
| 262 | 1960 brochure for Currarevagh Guest House with postcard of the guest house stapled to flyleaf and 5 postcard-size views of guest house and area. Fine. | 20 |
| 263 |
"James O'Mara a staunch Sinn Feiner" Patricia Lavelle 1961
hardbound 321 pages. Fine. |
40 |
| 264 |
Advertising. Irish Mist liqueur small ceramic bottle with picture of Irish soldier in Irish Brigade Austrian Army. Attractive. Fine. |
20 |
| 265 |
"An tOglach" St Patrick's Day 1962 ed by Major-General Piaras
Beaslai. Fine. |
20 |
| 266 |
"Spies in Ireland " Enno Stephan 1963, "Ireland in the War Years 1939-1945" Joseph T. Carroll 1975, both hardbound with dust covers, fine. (2) |
35 |
| 267 | Books. "My Fight for Irish Freedom" Dan Breen 1964, "Michael Collins" Rex Taylor 1961, both paperback. Cover torn on latter, good. (2) | 40 |
| 268 |
"For Ireland and Freedom: Roscommon's Contribution to the Fight for Independence" Miceal O'Callaghan, publ 1964 by Roscommon Herald, paperback 137 pages. Fine.
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220 |
| 269 |
Brendan Behan "Confessions of an Irish Rebel" 1965 1st edition, hardback with dust cover. Very good. |
20 |
| 270 |
"Ireland's Own" 1966 Rising jubilee issue, 42 pages. Fine. |
30 |
| 271 | 1966 "Irish Press" Monday April 11 with extensive coverage of 1916 Rising commemoration ceremonies. Fine. | 20 |
| 272 | "The Civil War in Ireland 1921-23" Eoin Neeson 1966 hardbound with extra newspaper pictures taped in. Very good. | 20 |
| 273 | 1966 facsimile of "Irish War News" No 1 1916. Fine. | 25 |
| 274 |
1966 Rising commemoration. Large framed poster, 23in x 31in, showing proclamation in Irish and English with 7 signatories. Some peeling of upper laminating layer, but scarce. Very good.
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150 |
| 275 | Co. Cork. "Timoleague and Barryroe" James Coombes 1969 paperback with fold-out map and plan of Friary, 85 pages. Fine. | 30 |
| 276 |
Advertising. 1970s Arklow Pottery water jug advertising Powers Gold
Label Whiskey. Fine. |
20 |
| 277 | Tourism Posters. 1970s-1990s range of large posters, incl Trinity Old Library, Fishing (2 different), Famous Fairs, Four Courts, Connemara, Joyce etc. Mainly fine. (10) | 100 |
| 278 | Showband. 1970s glass ashtray featuring picture of Miami Showband with Dickie Rock. Very fine. | 50 |
| 279 |
"Kevin Barry" play by Gerard Westby publ by PJ. Bourke, 3rd edition 1971. Very fine. |
20 |
| 280 | 1971 Capuchin Annual with over 80 pages on the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, including delegates and negotiations, also article on Irishmen in the Franco-German War 1870-71 by Donall O'Luanaigh and Labour & the National Struggle by Arthur Mitchell. Fine. | 30 |
| 281 | Political. Republican Christmas cards with pen and ink sketches of Maze Prison, synopsis of Special Powers Act Northern Ireland and "Remember Long Kesh '71 Happy Christmas?". Fine. 2 different. | 25 |
| 282 | Motoring. Classic Car Show programmes for 1975, 1976 at RDS, 1988 East Link, 1990 Newry, 1991 Mosney, 1992, 1993 and 1994 Blackrock, 1994 Virginia, 1996 Leopardstown, 1997 and 1998 Our Lady's Hospice, also 1981 and 1985 auction catalogues. Mainly fine. (14) | 25 |
| 283 |
Political. Three publications by Frs. Denis Faul and Ray Murray, "H
Block Protests" single page, 1978 "H Block" 2 page
magazine, "The Sleeping Giant - Irish Americans & Human Rights
in Northern Ireland" 16 pages, also election poster for internee
T. McAllister. Fine. (4) |
30 |
| 284 |
Irish Motor Show. Official catalogues for 1976 (1st year), 1978, 1982,
1982 and 1986. Fine. (5) |
20 |
| 285 | Autograph. "Teems of Times" and "Happy Returns" Dominic Behan 1979, signed on flyleaf by author. Fine. | 20 |
| 286 | "The Howth Peninsula- its History, Lore & Legend" 1980 ed V. McBrierty, paperback 165 pages. Fine. | 65 |
| 287 | Theatre Programmes. Range of Irish and English: Abbey (4) and Gaeity, all 1980s, Prince of Wales 1897, London Hippodrome 1914, Coliseum (2), National Theatre 2005, Grand Theatre Wolverhampton 1975, Royale Theatre USA 1970 etc. Fine. (14) | 25 |
| 288 | Lewis "A History and Topography of Dublin City and County" 1980 limited edition of 500 copies by Mercier, maps on endpapers. Fine. | 20 |
| 289 |
"Who's Who in the Irish War of Independence 1916-1921" Padraic
O'Farrell 1980, hardbound with dust wrapper 186 pages. Fine. |
35 |
| 290 |
Prison Art. Carved wooden Celtic cross, 18in high, with inset memorial card to Kevin Bogue Belturbet 1981. Stated to be ex Portlaoise prisoner. Fine.
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50 |
| 291 | Local Histories. "Cnucha - A History of Castleknock" James O'Driscoll 1981 2nd edition, "Palmerstown- An Ancient Place" Nessa O'Connor 2003. Both paperback, fine. (2) | 25 |
| 292 | 1981 large card memorial to Kieran Doherty TD, Republican hunger striker. Fine. | 25 |
| 293 |
Books. "De Valera's Darkest Hour" T. Ryle Dwyer 1982, "The
Centre Cannot Hold - Britain's Failure in Northern Ireland" Tom
Collins 1983, "O'Donovan Rossa" booklet 2005, "Down
Dublin Streets 1916" Eamonn Mac Thomais 2005 limited edition
of 500. Fine. (4) |
30 |
| 294 | "Wheels & Deals: People and places in Irish Motoring" John O'Donovan 1983, hard bound with dust wrapper, 222 pages. Fine. | 35 |
| 295 | Aviation. "Shooting Suns and Things - transatlantic fliers at Portmarnock" Desmond Gallagher 1986, hardbound 104 pages with dust wrapper. Very fine. | 20 |
| 296 | "The Meadow of the Bull - a history of Clontarf" Dennis McIntyre 1987 first edition, paperback, 291 pages with fold-out map. Cover slightly soiled, very good. | 40 |
| 297 |
1989 set of six pen and ink prints of Glencolumcille by Caoimhghin
O Croidheain in presentation folder, plus five colour photos of the
Glen, also sheet of 25 Oireachtas Daingean 1987 labels. Fine. |
20 |
| 298 | Autograph. Chinese first day cover signed in black marker by Colin Farrell. Fine. | 20 |
| 299 |
Autographs. Jack Lynch on handwritten card 1991, Liam Cosgrave on
handwritten card 1994, Gerry Adams on Sinn Fein card, Dick Spring
on card 1997. Fine. (4) |
40 |
| 300 | "Power Politics and Land - Early Modern Sligo 1568-1688" Mary O'Dowd 1991 hardbound with dust wrapper, 196 pages. Very fine. | 45 |
| 301 | "Henry Grattan" 1993 James Kelly paperback 53 pages, "Ireland's Revolutionary Tradition" John de Courcy Ireland 36 pages. Fine. (2) | 20 |
| 302 | Autograph. John B. Keane autograph on title page of "Sive", on "The Field" Irish stamp in "The Field" paperback, on title pages of "Irish Landscape" paperback and "The Little Book of JB. Keane". Fine. (4) | 40 |
| 303 |
Yachting. "White Sails Crowding" Henry Boylan 1994 hardback
with dust cover, history of Royal Irish Yacht Club. Very fine. |
35 |
| 304 |
Local History. "Some Lucan Memories" Kevin Murray 1997, paperback 40 pages. Fine. |
20 |
| 305 | Books. "Dublin & South Eastern Railway" illustrated history by E. Shepherd and G. Beesley hardbound 160 pages, "CIE 1958-1962" Jack Patience with 64 plates. Fine. (2) | 30 |
| 306 | Dreoilin Irish Transport Series. Album 3 "The Irish International Grands Prix 1929-31", Album 6 "The Dundrod TT Races 1950-1955", Album 11 "The Curragh Motor Races 1947-1954" and Album 13 "The Wicklow Motor Races 1950-1957". All paperback, 32 pages, fine. (4) | 25 |
| 307 |
2006 Republican Aid Committee illustrated calender featuring jails
and internees, also portrait of Terence MacSweeney from 1954 calender.
Fine. (2) |
25 |
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| 308 | 308 Bee Keeping. "The Practical Bee Guide" J.G. Digges undated, cover loose, "The Life of the Bee" M. Mauterlinck 1912 and 1980 catalogue of Bee-Keepers' Supplies. First poor, others fine. (3) | 20 |
| 309 | Film Posters. 1987 "Stakeout" (Richard Dreyfuss), "GI Jane" (Demi Moore), "The Green Mile" (Tom Hanks), "Flubber" (Robin Williams), "Three Men and a Little Lady", "The Sword and the Stone" and "Mary Poppins" (Julie Andrews). All folded, 100cm x 75cm. Mainly fine. (7) | 35 |
| 310 | Autographs, 1950 group of autograph album leaves with signatures of Jean Simmons, Ruby Murray, Bob Danvers, Jimmy Jewel, Ken Dodd, Petula Clark, Jane Russell, Mai Zetterling, Paul Schofield, Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Dolores Gray, Bernard Cribbins etc. Includes some photos. Fine. (25 approx) | 50 |
| 311 |
Cinema. Three real photo stills: Laurel and Hardy (2, one with outline
marked for trimming) and The Marx Brothers "Room Service".
Good to fine. (3) |
30 |
| 312 | France. 1937 International Exposition fold-out location finder for the Exhibition with sliding section to show location on map. Fine. | 20 |
| 313 |
Germany. 1937 summons for careless physical injury resulting in death
to appear before Higher District Court Halle in original official
envelope with several official cachets. English translation accompanies.
Fine. |
25 |
| 314 | Germany 1942. Certified copy of will in original official envelope with handstamp of Stettin District Court. English translation included. Fine. | 20 |
| 315 |
Poetry. Augustan Books of Modern Poetry published by Ernest Benn Fleet
Street, Rupert Brooke 7th impression 1929, Alice Maynell 4th impression
1930 and Second series Francis Thompson. All 32 pages, fine. (4) |
30 |
| 316 | Italy. c1920 card advertising sign for Acqua di S. Pellegrino in red and white, with revenue stamp cancelled on back. Very fine. | 20 |
| 317 | "Punch" magazine 1852/3, apparently complete six months' issues bound. Very fine. | 45 |
| 318 | "Punch" 1858 Vol 35 July-December complete, bound in ornate cover with gold title. Very fine. | 45 |
| 319 | Prints. "Figures from History", 16th to 18th century figures with decorative frame by John Tallis London & New York. (84) | 50 |
| 320 | Small "garter" pistol, all-metal. Appears fine. | 50 |
| 321 |
UK. Satirical magazine "Truth" 1905 Christmas number with
comment in verse and three large full colour supplement pictures featuring
leading figures of the day incl Kitchener, Balfour, Redmond, Chamberlain,
Churchill, Arnold Forster etc. Cover loose, otherwise fine. |
40 |
| 322 | UK. "The Little Paper" children's newspaper ed Arthur Mee, issue for May 1912 with details of sinking of Titanic. Six pages, fine. | 50 |
| 323 |
UK, Boys' Comic. "The Penny Popular" weekly issues from 1913 (4), 1914, 1921 (2) and 1923. Feature stories from Greyfriars, Billy Bunter, St. Jim's School, Sexton Blake etc. Few have splitting at spine, generally fine. (8) |
35 |
| 324 |
UK, Advertising. Player's Cigarettes poster showing naval officer in original glazed frame. Fine. Overall 18in x 23in.
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100 |
| 325 | UK, Railway. Large group of rail or bus tickets, incl Aberdeen, Grampian, Highlands, Burton, West Bridgford, United Services, also few Dublin United Tramways. Fine. (75) | 25 |
| 326 | UK. "Theatre World" range of issues July 1951 to May 1954. Fine. (21) | 35 |
| 327 | UK. "Theatre World" June 1952 to May 1953, complete run of 12 issues. Fine. (12) | 25 |
| 328 | Theatre. "Plays International" ed Peter Roberts, 12 issues Feb 1992 to Jan 1993, in binder. Fine. (12) | 20 |
| 329 | Cinema. Film souvenir programmes for "My Fair Lady", "The Fall of the Roman Empire", "The Sound of Music", "West Side Story", "Lawrence of Arabia", "Doctor Zhivago", also "Screen Romances" Dec 1938 and "Boys and Girls Cinema Clubs Annual". Fine. (8) | 40 |
| 330 | UK, Motoring. Rolls Royce advertising mirror in silver and black, 12in x 8in. Minor paint chips at edges, very good. | 40 |
| 331 | UK, Motoring. 1950s fold-out sales brochure for Ford Popular, plus Irish road test from "Motoring Life". Fine. (2) | 30 |
| 332 | UK, Motoring. Booklets "BP International Racing Successes" 1955 and 1956, "Castrol Achievements" 1959, 1961, 1966, 1969 and 1992, "Castrol Book of the European Grand Prix" 1963, "Dunlop Faster & Faster" 1960. Fine. (9) | 20 |
| 333 | UK, Motoring. Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1965 owner's handbook, 1st edition 149 pages, also 1977 Rolls Royce Road Atlas supplied with new Rolls Royce cars. Fine. (2) | 35 |
| 334 | UK, Motoring. MGB Roadster (chrome bumpers) full colour sales brochure. Fine. | 25 |
| 335 | UK, Motoring. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud colour sales brochure and "Auto Car" road test. Fine. (2) | 25 |
| 336 | UK, Motoring. c1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II full colour sales brochure. Very fine. | 35 |
| 337 | UK, Motoring. 1978 full colour sales brochure for MG range - Midget, MGB and MGB GT. Fine. | 20 |
| 338 | UK, Motoring. Sales brochures for Jaguar "S" Type, original and current. Fine. (2) | 20 |
| 339 | USA, American Civil War. Ten Newspapers 1861-1864 with coverage of the Civil War from Union perspective, New York Times (7) and New York Tribune (3). Fine. (10) | 80 |
| 340 |
J.F. Kennedy. "Johnny We Hardly Knew Ye - Memories of John Fitzgerald
Kennedy" Kenneth O'Donnell & David Powers, "the Irish
Mafia", hardbound with damaged dust wrapper 434 pages, signed
on title page by Powers. Fine. |
20 |
| 341 | Cinema/TV autographed photos: Sophia Loren, Colin Campbell, David Lodge, Francesca Annis, Davey Jones, Blue Peter team (2 different), Eileen Brennan, Peter Jeffrey, Raymond Huntley. Fine. (9) | 30 |
| 342 | Autographs. Publicity pictures signed by Chris Tarrant, Gene Pitney, Vinnie Jones and Kiefer Sutherland. Fine. (4) | 25 |
| 343 | Book "The Flight of the Iolar - The Aer Lingus Experience 1936-1986" Bernard Share 1986 hardback with dust jacket, also Aer Lingus pamphlet "The Iolar" 1986 compiles by Tom Cranitch, with handwritten annotations. Fine. (2) | 25 |
| 344 | Book. "The Silver Lining - Lady Heath, Kildonan - a golden age of flying", John Haughton, large format, hardback 304 pages, limited edition no. 386 of 1000, signed by author. Well illustrated, chapters include Fitzmaurice, Saul, Irish Army Air Corps, Iona, Alan Cobham, Dublin Air Ferries, Lady Heath. Very fine. | 30 |
